[mysonis55]

When I heard the coaching staff at Mayfield talking early on that our young Cardinal defense could be better this year than last, I must admit that I was pessimistic. I wanted to believe it for obvious reasons, but I did not really think it was possible.

The thing that kept coming to mind was that this was a defense that rolled through the playoffs only allowing 1 touchdown, on the starting unit. This included a shut out on the big stage in Bowling Green as well. I must admit that I was not sure this could happen.

Here we are fresh out of running the gauntlet this year and I must admit that I was wrong to question them. We have played 2 6a teams, a 5a team, 2 3a teams and a 2a power. We played these same exact teams in the same sequence last year. The results are in. Although we did lose one of the games this year, as opposed to known last year, it was still better results than could have been expected.

The 2013 edition of the Mayfield Cardinals last year through the first 6 games gave up 143 points. This is an average of 24 points per game. They did not pitch a single shut out during that stretch. The 2014 Cardinals have only allowed 69 points thus far. This is an average of 12 points per game. They also have pitched 3 shut outs.

I am very optimistic at our chances in the playoffs with this kind of defense. I am also very glad that I was wrong, for once. I would like to see about 9 more shut outs in a row. Great job Cards and keep it going.

[jetpilot]

A good offense will put plenty of points on the board vs. Mayfield. McCracken is proof of that.:popcorn:

[Scotty_Bronson]

In no particular order Imo the top for of BW, Pikeville, MF can beat each other on any given night. The next 5 Wburg, Frankfort, Raceland(we r playing really goodball rt now), hazard and rville could do the same and quite possibly knock off any if the top 3, i think all defenses are faster, and offensively, Wburg and Raceland are much more balanced and Pikevilles running game is even better than it was. I cant really pick any one team that is going to completely run over anyone on thier way to Bowlig Green . The east is closig the gap. This year kind of reminds me of 2011.

[mysonis55]

If there is another 1a team that has the athletes to match McCracken, I wanna see it. So far, I haven't.

[mysonis55]

This year is different, much different than 2011. If we lose a lineman we have many more on the sidelines. If we lose any more skill people, we have probably faster ones on the sidelines. Depth is no longer an issue.

[Westside]

I honestly think Mayfield is the best in 1A. We shall see.

[mysonis55]

We won't take it for granted. I just think that was a crazy statement about a #5 team in 6a with as many college bound athletes as they have putting up points on us. I was just impressed that we was able to hang with them. In the five games other than that, which were all against bigger teams, we have only allowed 31 total points. That's 6 points per game against some stiff competition.

[64SUR]

Take away Marshmallow team like Fort Campbell, Graves County and Marshall County and mayfield is averaging giving up 23pts a game that's the bottom line. :lmao:

[baseball1974]

I think its a tad naive to think Pikeville doesn't have just as good as any athletes Mayfield has seen this year. I think that anyone that's played Pikeville can elaborate on that? McCracken's' opponents have a 14-16 record and that school in TN is below average. I agree that Mayfield still deserves to be #1 in 1A, but that doesn't mean their defense won't be challenged just because they played McCracken close? The only strong team McCracken has played is Mayfield. It's all just talk of course until it happens, but Pikeville's speed can be compared with anyone.

[mysonis55]

Dude that was about as stupid of a statement as I have ever heard. PT is a good team. The team from Ms they played is ranked #4 in the state in 6a and #11 overall. They are freaking loaded. Much like a T or X team. Time will show.

[killbilly usmc]

That mississippi team was probably the fastest team i ever saw. I still dont know how mccracken pulled it out.

[Killer in the Sun]

Mayfield has a solid defense, is it better than last years?? I doubt it at this point. But, no team in 1A has the players and depth of McCracken. The real question for Mayfield is their offense going to get better come playoff time?? The offense is not as strong as last years at this point.

[killbilly usmc]

I would say the defense is alittle better at this point, but the offense aint as good, and its not even close in my opinion.

[Killer in the Sun]

I would say the defense is alittle better at this point, but the offense aint as good, and its not even close in my opinion.

Time to pay a little better attention

[mysonis55]

We still have a lot that we haven't shown on offense. As long as our defense is winning, we are not gonna show it either. You have to watch at the right time to see it.

[topnotch]

Have you all seen that Pikeville Defense Belfry has.;

[bac2369]

Mayfield defense was solid last year and is the same this year. But let's take in consideration that the teams from last year where better than they are this year.

[baseball1974]

Dude that was about as stupid of a statement as I have ever heard. PT is a good team. The team from Ms they played is ranked #4 in the state in 6a and #11 overall. They are freaking loaded. Much like a T or X team. Time will show.

Paducah Tilghman is an average 2-4 team. Also, Southhaven, Mississippi is not rated nor have they been in 6A this season. There are three or four schools in that county and none of them are ranked in the top 10. I'd be careful throwing "stupid" around until you know what you're talking about.

[64SUR]

Paducah Tilghman is an average 2-4 team. Also, Southhaven, Mississippi is not rated nor have they been in 6A this season. There are three or four schools in that county and none of them are ranked in the top 10. I'd be careful throwing "stupid" around until you know what you're talking about.

Thank God for baseball1974. MysonTimeIsUp55 erved: And challenge prove I know you can....I think. :lmao:

[mysonis55]

Yes they were ranked exactly where I said they were. I checked before they played. Max preps had them at 252 in the nation. McCracken was in the 600's at that time. That is a fact.

[killbilly usmc]

Time to pay a little better attention

Which are you disagreeing with that i said the defense is alittle better or that i said the offense aint near as good.

[killbilly usmc]

Yes they were ranked exactly where I said they were. I checked before they played. Max preps had them at 252 in the nation. McCracken was in the 600's at that time. That is a fact.

You are correct 55. I had looked up southaven on maxpreps also. I remember them being 4 in 6a and 11 in the state as well.

[mysonis55]

I just checked again. They are at 11 in rankings and their only loss is to McCracken. Check before you call someone out.

[64SUR]

You are correct 55. I had looked up southaven on maxpreps also. I remember them being 4 in 6a and 11 in the state as well.

You didn't look it up on Pikeville All-time preps did you killbilly usmc and mysonThinkingtwice55 eriously:

[mysonis55]

What the heck is Pikeville all time preps?

[killbilly usmc]

I definitly think mayfield has a good defense especially defending the run, but havent played anyone with a good passing attack except for mccracken, and i wouldnt call theirs great. The caldwell game will tell alot, but there wont be a passing attack like that in 1a this year. I hate to sy it i dont think mayfield will be able to stop caldwells passing game.

[killbilly usmc]

What the heck is Pikeville all time preps?

I was wondering the same thing.

[mysonis55]

Don't underestimate the pass d Killbilly. I think you will be pleasantly surprised. I think we will only have to stop the Tigers on 2 drives to win. I'm not sure they will stop us.

[killbilly usmc]

Its hard to know how to gauge caldwell, tehre first team d has did great except for the first game, but its hard to know if they have improved or that its because they aint played nobody. Im intersested in how there game with murray goes. If you can line up and run it at caldwell i dont think they can stop it eat the clock, and move the chains, and murray does that well. I think mayfield should use that approach as well. I would be shocked if caldwell could stop hernandez in the power i.

[64SUR]

Caldwell don't play defense just offense. :Cheerlead